“It’s good to be back out with the team and I thought there were some great efforts individually and collectively.

“I thought we showed a lot more character than we did the week before – we were pleased with that.”

An opening 15 minute flurry of points saw the Rabbitohs race out to a 16-0 lead, with hooker, Cameron McInnes scoring a double.

But while the Rabbitohs didn’t add to that tally for the remainder of the match, a monumental defensive effort saw them keep a fast-finishing and enthusiastic Sea Eagles outfit away from the two points.